LONDON, UK – 23 January – Prime Video will launch new UK Original Dirty, a gripping, emotionally charged crime thriller created by Academy Award-nominated writer Matt Charman (Bridge of Spies, Treason, Hostage). The ongoing series offers a fresh and provocative take on a British police drama, exploring universal themes of family loyalty, moral compromise, and the corrosive nature of power through an intricate game of cat-and-mouse between mother and daughter. Production is set to begin in September 2026 in the UK.
Trainee Detective Eva Bennett returns to Manchester and joins a new homicide investigation run by her fearsome estranged mother – the legendary Detective Chief Inspector Lois Mercer. As they navigate their complicated relationship and long-buried truths resurface, Eva starts to uncover Lois’ crimes, forcing an impossible choice between justice and blood.
Dirty will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide as part of Amazon MGM Studios’ expanding global slate of premium international scripted series, extending the studio’s bold storytelling across genres and formats. Prime subscribers in the UK can enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership for just £8.99 per month or £95 per year.
Dirty is produced by Binocular in association with Amazon MGM Studios. Foz Allan serves as Executive Producer and the series is created and written by Matt Charman.
Nicole Clemens, Vice President of International Originals Amazon MGM Studios commented:
“Having long admired Matt’s exceptional work, I am thrilled we are collaborating with him on this remarkable project. Centered on two extraordinarily powerful women, it delivers the bold, character-driven storytelling that Global Prime Video audiences have come to expect, and we look forward to sharing it with viewers around the world.”
Matt Charman showrunner commented:
“I love the power and the volatility of these two women. There are no limits on what either of them is capable of, which makes the potential of every scene explosive. Nicole and the entire team at Amazon understood the show instantly — they’re deeply passionate about the blend of character-driven drama and relentless propulsion. I can’t wait to share what we’ve been cooking up.”
About Binocular
Binocular is founded by academy award-nominated screenwriter, Matt Charman. We are passionate about nurturing new voices and creating a writer- and talent-focused development and production process. Since the company’s inception they have made TREASON (Netflix), HOSTAGE (Netflix) and PRISONER (SKY) which will air April 2026.
About Matt Charman
Matt used to sneak into the second act of shows in the West End and then read the first acts the next day in Samuel French’s bookshop. It taught him about structure but also what an audience didn’t need to know. After graduating from University College London, Matt did a string of jobs while writing his first play, A NIGHT AT THE DOGS, which won the 2004 Verity Bargate Award and premiered at Soho Theatre. He went on to write five more plays – three world premieres staged at the National Theatre (THE FIVE WIVES OF MAURICE PINDER, THE OBSERVER and GREENLAND), where he was writer-in-residence, REGRETS at Manhattan Theatre Club, and THE MACHINE at the Park Avenue Armory. Matt was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for BRIDGE OF SPIES – a film he pitched to and wrote for Steven Spielberg. He founded Binocular shortly after, and now writes, showruns, and produces. Recent work includes TREASON (Netflix, 2022), HOSTAGE (Netflix, 2025), and PRISONER (Sky, 2026).
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